One of eight vibes
Built around a vision. Even the door handles have a designer.
1 hotel
Brilliant execution. And we’re picky.
Ochiairo
Intricate kumiko latticework and rare black persimmon timber crafted in Sukiya style.
5 hotels
They did this well. You’ll notice.
Arcana Izu
Custom timber furniture by Osaka studio Graf faces floor-to-ceiling forest glass.
Fugaku Gunjo
Reflective infinity water gardens look across Suruga Bay toward Mount Fuji.
Hoshino Resorts KAI Anjin
Super Potato interiors incorporate salvaged ship timbers, antique marine lanterns, and textured concrete overlooking the ocean.
IZU RETREAT ATAWAGA SUIKO by Onko Chishin
Showa-era bathhouses reimagined as private suites with upcycled mirrors and original stonework.
Mayu Futahari
Reclaimed kominka beams frame dual-pavilion suites furnished with French driftwood pieces.
Gold. Extremely rare. Sets the global standard.
Silver. Brilliant execution. And we’re picky.
Bronze. They did this well. You’ll notice.
Listed. A defining trait. Makes the hotel what it is.
Design. Built around a vision. Even the door handles have a designer.
Luxe. Cared for at every turn. The bath is drawn before you ask.
Local. It could only be here. You wake up knowing where you are.
Heritage. A building with a story. Once a palace, a monastery, a station.
Wellness. You leave feeling new. Rest, sweat, soak and sleep like a stone.
Classic. The city grew up with it. Same rituals, same regulars, same bar.
Resort. A world of its own. Something to do from breakfast to nightcap.